20 new English words for 25 April 2024, each with its meaning, Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Learn them today and revise them with the daily quiz — useful for SSC, Bank, Railway, UPSC and IELTS.

1 Endorsed (verb)

Endorsed - The act of saying that you approve of or support something or someone.

The act of saying that you approve of or support something or someone.

Hindi meaning: अनुमोदन

Synonyms: Support, Backing, Approval, Agreement

Antonyms: Denial, Disapproval, Disfavor, Opposition

Example: The newspaper has announced its political <strong>endorsements</strong>.

Trick: The management is for endorsement.

2 Contended (verb)

Contended - Heated disagreement.

Heated disagreement.

Hindi meaning: विवाद

Synonyms: Dispute, Disputation, Variance, Hostility

Antonyms: Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Peace.

Example: There has been too much <strong>contention</strong> in this family in recent years.

Trick: Us employee ka intention sirf contention ko badhawa denatha.

3 Comprehensive (adjective)

Comprehensive - Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.

Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.

Hindi meaning: विस्तृत

Synonyms: Broad, Complete, Encyclopedic, Exhaustive

Antonyms: Empty, Incomplete, Limited, Narrow

Example: The Rough Guide to Nepal is a <strong>comprehensive</strong> guide to the region.

Trick: The substantive goals are comprehensive.

4 Negotiation (noun)

Negotiation - Obtain or bring about by discussion.

Obtain or bring about by discussion.

Hindi meaning: बातचीत

Synonyms: Mediation, Settlement, Arrangement, Deal

Antonyms: Confuse, Contend, Disagree, Mix Up

Example: The customer wanted to <strong>negotiate</strong> over the price.

Trick: He is negotiating for the laundering.

5 Apparently (adverb)

Apparently - Clearly visible or understood.

Clearly visible or understood.

Hindi meaning: स्पष्ट

Synonyms: Possible, Probable, Supposed, Credible

Antonyms: Unlikely, Doubtful, Dubious, Equivocal

Example: From the beginning, it was <strong>apparent</strong> that she was not an ordinary child.

Trick: He is pungent but apparent.

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6 Aggressively (adverb)

Aggressively - Ready or likely to attack or confront.

Ready or likely to attack or confront.

Hindi meaning: आक्रामक

Synonyms: Combative, Contentious, Destructive, Intrusive

Antonyms: Calm, Complaisant, Easygoing, Laid-Back

Example: He started to get <strong>aggressive</strong> and began to shout.

Trick: The man is aggressive and depressive too.

7 Comprising (verb)

Comprising - Be made up of.

Be made up of.

Hindi meaning: शामिल

Synonyms: Compose, Constitute, Contain, Cover

Antonyms: Abandon, Destroy, Exclude, Neglect

Example: Each army division <strong>comprised</strong> 4,500 troops.

Trick: They all are comprised in the suppressed behaviour against students.

8 Converged (verb)

Converged - The fact that two or more things, ideas, etc. become similar or come together.

The fact that two or more things, ideas, etc. become similar or come together.

Hindi meaning: अभिसरण

Synonyms: Confluence, Merging, Combining, Meeting

Antonyms: Divergence, Inactivity, Stranger, Competition

Example: The <strong>convergence</strong> of lines in the distance.

Trick: The convergence of this group results in divergence of motive.

9 Fragile (adjective)

Fragile - Easily broken or damaged.

Easily broken or damaged.

Hindi meaning: कमज़ोर

Synonyms: Brittle, Delicate, Feeble, Frail

Antonyms: Rigid, Sturdy, Tough, Substantial

Example: A small, <strong>fragile</strong> old lady.

Trick: The crew exile the fragile members.

10 Crucial (adjective)

Crucial - Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Hindi meaning: महत्वपूर्ण

Synonyms: Pivotal, Critical, Key, Climacteric

Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Minor, Optional

Example: It's <strong>crucial</strong> that we arrive before 8 o'clock.

Trick: Saare crucial kaam beneficial hote h.

11 Mitigation (noun)

Mitigation - The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

Hindi meaning: शमन

Synonyms: Alleviate, Assuage, Lighten, Relieve

Antonyms: Disqualification, Inability, Inaptitude, Lack

Example: She raised her'kerchief to her nose to <strong>mitigate</strong> the stench.

Trick: The action of mitigation can cause attraction.

12 Equivalent (adjective)

Equivalent - Equal in value.

Equal in value.

Hindi meaning: मूल्‍य

Synonyms: Equal, Identical, Similar, Parallel, Analogous

Antonyms: Different, Dissimilar, Opposite, Unequal, Unlike

Example: The <strong>equivalent</strong> of two tablespoons of polyunsaturated oils is ample each day.

Trick: The equivalent behaviour needs talent

13 Adverse (adjective)

Adverse - In a way that has a negative or harmful effect.

In a way that has a negative or harmful effect.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिकूल

Synonyms: Negatively, Unfavorably, Disapprovingly, Disdainfully

Antonyms: Positively, Favorably, Appreciatively, Approvingly

Example: These measures <strong>adversely</strong> affected the welfare programmes of the country.

Trick: This nurse makes the situation adverse.

14 Encroachments (noun)

Encroachments - Intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc.

Intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc.

Hindi meaning: अतिक्रमण

Synonyms: Inroad, Intrusion, Invasion, Trespass

Antonyms: Give, Ignore, Keep Off

Example: This <strong>encroachment</strong> on media freedom is not in the public interest.

Trick: There was an adjustment in the encroachment.

15 Determine (verb)

Determine - The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research.

The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research.

Hindi meaning: दृढ़ निश्चय

Synonyms: Assurance, Boldness, Bravery, Conviction

Antonyms: Cowardice, Diffidence, Fear, Idleness

Example: Everyone concerned acted with great courage and <strong>determination</strong>.

Trick: The determination is the main key of every mission.

16 Massive (adjective)

Massive - Exceptionally large.

Exceptionally large.

Hindi meaning: बड़ा

Synonyms: Big, Colossal, Enormous, Extensive

Antonyms: Common, Dwarfed, Inconsequential, Insignificant

Example: The fort had <strong>massive</strong> walls.

Trick: He has the massive communicative technique.

17 Affidavit (noun)

Affidavit - A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.

A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.

Hindi meaning: शपथपत्र

Synonyms: Oath, Testimony, Affirmation, Sworn Statement.

Antonyms: Break, Condemn, Contradict, Deny.

Example: The individual has provided a written <strong>affidavit</strong> to a lawyer confirming this.

Trick: The affidavit was not signed because of his habit.

18 Asserted (verb)

Asserted - State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

Hindi meaning: जोर देना

Synonyms: Declare, Maintain, Contend, Argue

Antonyms: Deny, Disavow, Disclaim, Negate

Example: He <strong>asserted</strong> that there were spies in the government.

Trick: The boss asserted on the diverted employees.

19 Evaluates (verb)

Evaluates - Form an idea of the amount, number, or value of.

Form an idea of the amount, number, or value of.

Hindi meaning: मूल्यांकन करना

Synonyms: Assesses, Estimates, Values, Appraises

Antonyms: Reject, Spurn, Ignore, Oppose

Example: It's impossible to <strong>evaluate</strong> these results without knowing more about the research methods employed.

Trick: The man evaluates the considerate amount.

20 Controversial (adjective)

Controversial - Prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion.

Prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion.

Hindi meaning: विवाद

Synonyms: Disagreement, Dispute, Argument, Debate

Antonyms: Agreement, Concurrence, Peace, Compliment

Example: The decision aroused much <strong>controversy</strong> among the students.

Trick: He never shows mercy in controversy.

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